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Alexander Gourlay is co-chief operating officer for Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc., overseeing the operations of both Walgreens and Boots. Prior to this, he was named executive vice president of Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. and president of Walgreens in December 2014 before moving into his current position in June 2016.

Previously, he was executive vice president and president of customer experience and daily living for Walgreens.

Before joining Walgreens in October 2013, Gourlay was chief executive, health & beauty division, Alliance Boots, a role he undertook in January 2009, when he was also appointed to the board of Alliance Boots.

He had previously been managing director of Boots UK and a member of the Alliance Boots Group operating committee following the acquisition of Alliance Boots plc by AB Acquisitions Limited in 2007.

Prior to this, he was healthcare director of Boots the Chemists, having held senior management positions in store operations and human resources.

He currently serves as vice chairman on the board of directors of the National Association of Chain Drug Stores and is a board member of the Retail Leaders Industry Association and World Business Chicago.